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Solar synergy: Toronto's QD Solar acquired by SunDensity
Solar synergy: Toronto's QD Solar acquired by SunDensity
Rochester, N.Y.-based SunDensity Inc. has acquired Toronto-based QD Solar Inc., renaming it SunDensity Canada, to align both companies on technologies and products that amplify solar panel efficiency. SunDensity is developing coatings that improve the efficiency of solar panels.
Enbridge, Indigenous groups to develop Sask. wind farm
Enbridge Inc. and a First Nations and Metis consortium will develop a 200-megawatt wind farm southeast of Weyburn, Sask. that represents Enbridge's first such wind energy partnership. The project will produce enough energy to power over 100,000 homes.
Hybrid inks distribution deal for zero-emissions generators
Vancouver-based Hybrid Power Solutions is poised for major expansion after reaching a breakthrough distribution deal with leading U.S. equipment supplier Colony Hardware. Hybrid, a manufacturer of zero-emissions, battery-powered portable generators, immediately gains access to Colony's extensive construction industry clientele.
Canada to start consultation on Chinese EV surtax
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is investigating whether to impose a surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). Freeland says a 30-day consultation on the issue will begin July 2.
NFI subsidiary gets its largest single order of e-buses ever
Winnipeg-based NFI Group Inc.'s (NFI-T) subsidiary Alexander Dennis has taken a firm order from U.K. transport group Stagecoach for 244 of its next-generation zero-emission buses. It is the largest single order of Alexander Dennis’ zero-emission buses to date.
Steel suppliers want assurances in EV battery strategy
The federal and Ontario governments are facing complaints from the domestic steel sector that they are not doing enough to ensure Canadians financially benefit from a wave of subsidized battery factories and other projects to build an EV supply chain.
EV rebates are nice. This is better
The 15 minutes of fame for EV drivers are over and the curious onlookers have all but disappeared. Perhaps that is a sign that EV ownership is now common and widely understood, which is a good thing.
Used EV prices crash as buyers shift back to hybrids
For the first time in the U.S., used EVs are less expensive than their traditional gas counterparts. Not only are prices lower, they're also plummeting at a much steeper rate, according to a report from iSeeCars.
Taiga announces departure of CFO
Montreal-based electric off-road vehicle company Taiga Motors Corp. (TAIG-T), announced that its chief financial officer, Eric Bussières, will be departing the company to pursue another opportunity outside the powersports industry.
Hangcha Forklift Canada launches lithium-ion portfolio
Hangcha Forklift Canada is adopting lithium-ion technology, offering a range of lithium-ion material handling equipment to dealers and customers nationwide. Hangcha has partnered with battery maker CATL to build fully recyclable battery packs for material handling applications.
Ballard, Vertiv ink deal for data centre backup power
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP-T) and Vertiv have signed a partnership deal focused on the use of hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems for backup power applications in data centres. Vertiv makes power and cooling systems used by data centres.
SolarBank secures $3.6M loan for Geddes Project
SolarBank Corporation (SUUN-Q) has entered into a loan agreement with Seminole Financial Services, LLC for an initial $3.6-million construction to mini-perm loan that will be used to complete construction of the Geddes Project located in New York state.
Air Liquide joins ExxonMobil's low-carbon hydrogen project
U.S. energy major ExxonMobil (XOM-N) and French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide have entered an agreement that is expected to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas facility.
Canada’s missing tool in the push to lower emissions
Without standardization, there’s a lot of guesswork as to which investments are climate-aligned and which financial players are keeping their climate commitments. It creates greenwashing loopholes big enough to drive trucks full of billions of dollars through.
For renewable energy, emotions may matter more than facts
A study published in Energy Policy brought together four psychologists, two sociologists and a lawyer to explore the role of emotions in making decisions about renewable energy. It found people’s concerns about climate change shape how they view energy sources.
Coming soon to a lake near you: floating solar panels
Scientists have found that if humans deployed "floatovoltaics" in a fraction of lakes and reservoirs around the world, the systems could collectively generate four times the amount of power the United Kingdom uses in a year.
Denmark to tax emissions from farmers in pioneering move
Denmark will introduce a levy on farm emissions in what is set to be one of the world’s first carbon taxes on agriculture, helping the Nordic nation reach its 2030 climate target with backing from key industry and environmental groups.
Kimberly-Clark pledges to stop cutting down 'natural forests'
Kleenex and Huggies diapers maker Kimberly-Clark (KMB-N) in early June elevated its chief sustainability officer to a C-suite role and made a commitment to stop relying on "natural forests" for its paper products.
Electricity made from the heat of the Earth
California utility Southern California Edison is backing the largest new geothermal power development in the U.S. – 400 megawatts of clean electricity from the Earth’s heat – enough for some 400,000 homes. The company is drilling up to 125 wells in Utah.
The career counsellor that can help you find your dream green job
Winnipeg career counsellor Trevor Lehmann runs a free online resource called An Imperfect Guide to Career and Climate that walks readers through how to assess their interests and values, and research occupations to find a green job that fits.
Industry Events
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BOMEX - BOMA Canada's National Building Summit
Sep 23 2024
to Sep 25 2023
Vancouver
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Building for Sustainability Symposium
Oct 27 2024
to Oct 28 2024
The Malcolm Hotel, Canmore, AB
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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